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American Visa (2005) -- After being denied an American visa, a Bolivian professor becomes involved in a web of criminal activities, holds-up the American consulate and falls for a beautiful prostitute from the Bolivian lowlands.

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October 2005 (Bolivia) more
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After being denied an American visa, a Bolivian professor becomes involved in a web of criminal activities, holds-up the American consulate and falls for a beautiful prostitute from the Bolivian lowlands. | full synopsis
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3 wins & 3 nominations more
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Great movie, a must see for Latinos. more (9 total)

Cast

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Demián Bichir ... Professor Mario Alvarez

Kate del Castillo ... Blanca
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Roberto Barbery ... Alfonso
Alberto Etcheverry
Alejandra Lanza ... Isabel
Claudia Lobo
Jorge Ortiz Sánchez
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Rated R for sexual content, language and some violence.
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USA:100 min | Argentina:100 min
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US Premier AFI Film Festival Latin Series, Nov. 8 2006 more

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2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful.
Great movie, a must see for Latinos., 6 January 2008
9/10
Author: Samuel Torrez from United States

Great movie, very real. I gave it a 9 out of 10 because I could tell how Kate Del Castillo was faking the "camba" accent sometimes, however Demian Bichir was a truly "paceño." I had no idea he was Mexican, I thought he was Bolivian. I was surprised seeing Kate Del Castillo, I have seen her in many "telenovelas" before, but is the first time I see her in a movie. Anyways they were both really good. Great story and very real, even "las cholitas"...wow. La Paz was beautiful, I was impressed by how well the images of the city were captured, made me feel back home. The American embassy part was great, I remember seeing how people got rejected the same way, very real. Also the name of the bodyguard, Severo, great choice. Again the scenes of La Paz were amazing, I recommend to watch this movie, and is a must for Bolivians.

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